Mailed propaganda makes false allegations, writer asserts

The Death With Dignity Act is still alive and well in Oregon, thank goodness.

I intend on considering its use for myself if met with certain diagnosis. Sadly, should I be diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or any myriad of dementia diagnosis, I will not meet the criteria required to use this act on my behalf.

These particular dementia diagnosis generally progress over many years and by the time one is within six months to the end of their lives, they are cognitively unable to request "death with dignity."

I am writing to say "shame on you to the anti-abortion supporters and others involved in the mailer that I received yesterday. The front page includes the words "dementia" and "Alzheimer's," insinuating that our poor seniors and others who are afflicted with these diseases will somehow fall victim to having their lives ended with the Death with Dignity Act against their will.

This propaganda is unconscionable and totally false. Look it up for yourself. One would need to be fully alert and committed to be able to jump through all the safety hoops that are required to use this end-of-life decision.